Chiquita to receive science based target initiative approval for â30BY30â sustainability program
Earlier this year, Chiquita announced its â30BY30â sustainability program, a major program aiming to reduce carbon emissions across brand operations by 30 percent by the end of 2030. After a thorough review process, the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) has approved Chiquitaâs â30BY30â sustainability program and aggressive climate target goals, making Chiquita the first global fruit company to be recognized by SBTi. The SBTi organization defines best practices in a science-based targeting setting and is responsible for validating and measuring the brandâs progress according to a set of strict criteria.
Chiquita donates more than ten tons of food and supplies
As Central America continues to feel the devastating aftermath of Hurricanes Eta and Iota, Chiquita is extending its relief work in Honduras and Guatemala, an area that has been the source of Chiquita’s yellow bananas for more than a century. To minimize the effects on the farming communities and global market, Chiquita has invested in continued support to the area by donating more than ten tons of food and water, medical supplies, and monetary donations.
“In the wake of a natural disaster such as Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Central America, it is imperative that we join forces for good to lift up struggling countries and their citizens,” said Luis Suazo Barahona, Ambassador of Honduras in USA. “We’re grateful for Chiquita’s generous relief efforts during this difficult time, which will provide essential nutrition and supplies to families in need.”
Chiquita introduces carbon reduction program
Chiquita has launched “30BY30,” a program to reduce carbon emissions in its operations by 30 percent by the end of 2030.
This initiative has been submitted to the SBTi (Science Based Target Initiative). The SBTi will be responsible for measuring and reporting on Chiquita’s progress. Chiquita is also proud to have its goals and progress independently checked and verified by the SBTi.
In early 2020, Chiquita commissioned a Carbon Footprint Study to identify the key areas of focus for carbon emission reduction in line with the Treaty of Paris. This paved the way to engage with the SBTi to ensure an independent review of the brand’s stated goals and progress. Chiquita feels progress against its goals (or indeed any shortfall) should be monitored.
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Capexo to collaborate with Chiquita bananas in France
January 25 , 2021
The family-owned banana company will offer its full assortment to Capexo, including the premium Chiquita Class Extra.
Chiquita is not only a major producer in Latin America; the company also sends the fruit on its own vessels in controlled atmosphere containers, ensuring quality, reliability and availability, according to the press release.
Options will be available to Capexo’s French customers, depending on their specific needs.
The customers can buy green bananas directly at the port of Vlissingen, NL, or at the port of Vado Ligure, IT.
The options also include delivery across France or letting the bananas ripen in one of Chiquita’s ripening facilities in Belgium or Italy.